AsiaStartUpExpo Q2 2025: Accelerating Global Ambitions
AsiaStartUpExpo Q2 2025: Accelerating Global Ambitions
🚀 Join the AsiaStartUpExpo Q2 2025, a high-impact virtual event hosted by beSUCCESS Media Group in collaboration with AsiaTechDaily & KoreaTechDesk, designed to fuel the global growth of promising Asian startups.
Taking place on June 25, 2025, this edition will spotlight cutting-edge innovations in AI, SaaS, and D2C Consumer Tech, connecting bold entrepreneurs with a global audience of investors, corporates, and ecosystem partners.
Keynote Talks
✨ Special Keynote Talk: “Beyond the Buzz: AI’s Real Role in Fintech Innovation” by Devendra Singh Parmar, global AI leader with leadership roles at HSBC and State Street Bank.
Parmar will share actionable insights on building real-world, high-impact AI solutions in fintech—from fraud detection to risk modeling—cutting through the noise and hype that often surrounds AI.
Dr. Ritesh Kumar, Principal Scientist at CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh, pioneers AI-driven sensory technologies like artificial nose and tongue, applying them industrially in agriculture, food, and healthcare.
Topic: “AI and the Senses: Industrial Applications of Artificial Nose, Tongue & Beyond” — exploring how AI transforms sensory technologies for agriculture, food, and healthcare sectors.
Panel Discussion:
Global Voice: Helping Asian Innovation Speak to the World
Panel Format:
A rapid-fire session featuring insights from:
Jean Lee, Head of Marketing Communications – bitsensing (South Korea)
David Claxton, Founder – Wise Up PR (USA)
Urska Vracun, Business Consultant, (Slovenia/EU)
Moderator:
Aditi Dave, Editor – KoreaTechDesk
What You’ll Learn:
How Asian startups can craft compelling English-language narratives that resonate internationally
What U.S., U.K., and European media look for in tech and innovation stories
Real-world advice on avoiding common PR pitfalls
Cultural tactics for localization—from pitch tone to visuals
Key Takeaways:
Get strategic and tactical playbooks for taking innovation global—perfect for founders, marketers, and ecosystem leaders.
Don’t miss this powerhouse panel combining Asia, North America, and Europe to help Asian innovators amplify their story to the world.
Startup Pitches:
Get a chance to pitch your startup to an esteemed investor and judge panel. The selected startups will pitch to a global panel of venture capitalists and innovation leaders.
Sunay Kumat – Vice President, Investment Banking
A seasoned finance professional with deep knowledge of equity, derivatives, and capital markets. Sunay is passionate about the startup ecosystem, particularly in consumer tech and AI. He balances analytical expertise with a genuine curiosity for disruptive innovation.
Mohd Akhtaar – Head of Accelerator & Partner at HASAN.VC (Singapore)
Akhtaar leads investment into halal startups across Asia. With over a decade in venture scaling, government tech, and product leadership, he brings a rare blend of strategic vision and grassroots execution. Winner of AUT’s global tech startup competition, Akhtaar is known for backing mission-driven founders in fintech, healthtech, and impact innovation.
🔥 Why Attend ASE 2025?
Whether you're building the next big thing in artificial intelligence, redefining enterprise software, or reshaping consumer experiences—AsiaStartUpExpo is your stage to shine.
Pitch to global investors & corporates in exclusive breakout rooms
Join inspiring panel discussions with thought leaders across tech and venture capital
Showcase your startup to a curated global audience
Build connections that can power your next stage of growth
📅 Event Details
Date: June 25, 2025
Time: 14:00 - 16:00 (GMT+8)
Location: Online (Virtual Event)
Hosted by: beSUCCESS Media Group & AsiaTechDaily
Official Media Partner: KoreaTechDesk
🗓 Agenda
14:00 - 14:05: Opening & Welcome
14:05 - 14:30: Keynote Speeches
14:30 - 15:00: Panel Talk : Cracking International Markets: What Asian Startups Need to Know
15:00 - 15:45: Startup Pitches
15:45 - 16:00: Closing Remarks & Group Photo
✨ Startup Pitch Categories
We’re looking for top startups in:
🧠 Artificial Intelligence (AI)
🧰 Software as a Service (SaaS)
🛍️ Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Tech & Brands
If you're building bold, globally scalable solutions—this is your moment.